Reading Resources

The library has a special collection of books for new English language readers, to help you practice your reading skills. The collection is located on the first floor of the Main Library.

Websites for Self Study

There are many helpful (and free!) websites you can use to practice your listening and speaking skills. If you do not have a computer at home, you can use one at the library. Ask us for help when you visit the library.

USALearns[8] (For all levels) Participate in an “on-line” English class. This site is very helpful and a lot of fun!

ESL Cyber Listening Lab[9] (For all levels) First, listen to conversations. Then, answer questions about the story and complete exercises to practice the new vocabulary.

Listening and Speaking[10] (For all levels) This website has links to many websites where you can practice listening exercises.

Pronunciation[11] (For all levels) This website has links to many websites where you can practice pronunciation exercises.

Story Archives[12] (For intermediate and advanced levels) Read a news stories online, answer questions about the story, and complete exercises to practice the new vocabulary.

StoryCorps[13] (For advanced level) Storycorps on NPR (National Public Radio) includes a wonderful collection of oral stories being told by “real” people speaking about their real-life experiences. This site provides an opportunity for learners to hear the pronunciation, intonation, and expressions of native English speakers. Suggestion for use: Listeners can click on the title of a story to hear the audio track. Listen once and see how much you were able to understand. Next, click on “transcript.” Listen to the story a second time while reading along with the transcript as the audio is playing. (Reading the words as you hear them spoken is a good exercise for practicing listening skills.)